Ten years ago today I was lamenting the fact that I’d worn a dress that buttons down the back to my 9-day-old baby’s baptism.What kind of crazy, nursing momma wears a dress that buttons down the back? To a formal event? Followed by a reception at your mother-in-law’s?!A clueless nursing newbie, that’s who.Oh honey, you have taught me so much about … [Read more...]
Scared into Silence
I don’t know who it was that submitted my Mary story to Spirit Daily, but either that site has a lot of readers or my stats have gone completely mad.I don’t know what to say.Literally.If you are a new visitor to my blog, well, welcome!If you’re an old friend and perhaps even a fellow blogger, say a prayer for me. I have been totally and utterly … [Read more...]
A Drought-Breaking Rain
…is what they’re calling it.I call it cabin fever.Don’t get me wrong (and I know you don’t); I’m very happy for the farmers.But this steady rain and high humidity is a deadly combo that is doing crazy things to both the produce in my refrigerator and my children’s ability to coexist.Fuzzy strawberries…in the trash.A pound of … [Read more...]
Birthday Blessings
A beautiful friend has a birthday today!Happy Birthday, Jennie! 35 years young, huh? Well, I've got you beat.You are an amazing mom and a very brave wife. On days when I am feeling sorry for myself, I think of you...and I think of your husband in Iraq...and I find the courage to be braver.Thank you for the gift of you, and for the funny, touching, … [Read more...]
I Know a Blogging Mommy
Who is big with her fourth little bugga (due any day) and is as cheerful as all get-out about it.Still. Do you not remember how hard those last few days were?Stop by and say hello to Jill this weekend. If a handful of salutations doesn't help her get up off the couch, I don't know what will. ; )Plus her stories are hilarious.Hang in there, honey! … [Read more...]
Special Delivery
From the heart: Thank you, thank you and thank you again to everyone who left a comment on my shameless self-promotion of a post last Friday. Will you kill me if I tell you something? I was teasing when I said it was National No Lurk Day. If perchance you thought I was serious, tell me and I’ll never, ever lurk at your blog again.Unless I’m super … [Read more...]
Ten Years Ago Today
I was phoning my friend to ask the following:“Um…I’m in labor. Is it okay if I skip Mass?”My friend’s response:“You goofball! Get to the hospital!”The ubiquitous birthday breakfast request: monkey bread! Happy, Happy Birthday to my handsome, helpful boy. You have never minded sharing your day with Our Blessed Mother, which is but one of the things … [Read more...]
Ahem.
Tomorrow, August 11th, is the one-year anniversary of the inception of……this blog. (Not that I’ve been paying attention or anything.)Coincidentally, it is also National No Lurking Day! Which means (providentially for me) if you’ve been hanging out and having fun here, you need to tell me so tomorrow.Or today.Hee.Here are some little known facts … [Read more...]
A Movie for the Foodies and More
Sometimes all that a busy, burnt-out mom needs to do is slip away.That is exactly what I did last night. In lieu of the Haagen-Dazs and pizza that my tattered nerves were craving, I spent the evening at the movies with a dear friend and a diet root beer. Much better for both the spirit and the figure!No Reservations is fun and funny and not … [Read more...]
Safe and Sound
Checking in briefly to thank you for checking up on us! We are healthy and well and are not taking anything for granted.Ever.At least, I am trying very hard not to.Almost everyone I’ve talked to from the Cities has been touched in some way by the bridge collapse. For us, it was our neighbor’s co-worker Sherry Engebretsen, who was one of the four … [Read more...]
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